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It was an opening Ashes day between Australia and England like no other as a total of 19 wickets fell on the opening day of the 1st Test in Perth. Watch some of the best wickets
The ground is hosting its first Ashes Test but will replicate the pace and bounce that made the WACA, across the Swan River, so feared
Hit them with pace. It was England’s masterplan for three years and it delivered in blood-curdling style, causing a jitteriness in Australian batsmen not seen for decades in an Ashes Test.
The Aussies have fielded two debutants in the form of opener Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggett, for what will the teams' first face-off at Perth's Optus Stadium. Follow the live score and upda
Australia cricketer fumes over Usman Khawaja blunder in first Test – ‘beyond a joke’ - England were dismissed for just 172 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat first in Pe
The 2025/26 Ashes is underway, and what a day we were treated to with a century old record being smashed. An incredible 19 wickets fell on day one as the bowlers dominated the contest. That is the
Australia and England wrapped up their Ashes preparations on Thursday with the home side showing their hand with a pair of debutants while the visitors kept their final XI under wraps for the series-opening test.
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Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes rescues England against Australia after Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell as 19 wickets fall on Day 1 of Perth Test
A dramatic opening day at Perth saw both teams battling through the shifting fortunes of an intense Ashes 2025-26 Test match. Australia made an early breakthrough, taking control of the game as Mitchell Starc tore through England’s batting order with a blistering seven-wicket haul.
Perth has hosted plenty of memorable moments, with metal bats, rapid centuries and rare England wins featuring in our quiz.